Hickory
Morning News
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Hickory. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers at the local Toys for Tots center are set to sort and distribute millions of donated presents to children in need as the national campaign meets record demand—community members may help by dropping off new or gently used gifts. The News Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Starting Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Hickory Public Library will host a monthly poetry salon with Poet Laureate Scott Owens at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library from 6-8 p.m. The free event welcomes adults to share poems, hear readings, and spark creative writing. WHKY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA Carolinas projects 3.7 million North Carolinians to travel during the 13-day holiday period from Dec. 20 to Jan. 1. Gas prices have dipped below $3 per gallon (a first in four years), supporting a 2% nationwide travel increase. WHKY
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SAFe® 5.1 (LPM) Training Workshop
9 AM-1 AM — Hickory, NC — Early bird pricing starts at $1,346.06 — This two-day workshop equips attendees with essential Lean Portfolio Management tools and techniques.
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Collin Raye Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Newton Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience soulful country ballads from the passionate Collin Raye.
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L.A.T.E. Night On the Go: Mona's Eyes
5-7 p.m. — My Chapter House — $60; $50 Members — Engage in a book and art club featuring a heartfelt journey through art and family bonds.
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